Job summary
CDDFT are one of the largest integrated care providers in
England serving a population of around 650,000 people. Acute hospital services
are provided at Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North
Durham and Bishop Auckland Hospital is a centre for planned care. Community
services are provided from six community hospitals alongside eighty other
community based locations.
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) /CDD Services
are a wholly owned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS
Foundation Trust (CDDFT). SCL/CDD
Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement
services to CDDFT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an integral role within
the team in ensuring the accurate preparation, cooking and batching of food
products for service within Hollies restaurant and ensuring that the
appropriate record keeping is maintained whilst always working in a safe and
hygienic manner.
The ideal candidate will have proven record of cooking a
busy retail setting and sound knowledge of all food hygiene regulations, HACCP
and allergen regulations. The successful applicant will have
Previous
catering experience in a fast paced environment
Sound
knowledge of food hygiene regulations
Demonstrate
a can do attitude
Excellent
communication and customer care skills
Level 2
Certificate in Food Hygiene
This post will be predominantly Monday to Friday
7am 3pm with no split shifts.
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and assist the Retail Services Supervisor and Manager
in the provision of a highly professional catering service at Darlington
Memorial Hospital and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all
times
To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the
catering services in the day to day operational management of food service and
to ensure a high quality and cost effective service
To ensure that food safety and allergen regulations are
adhered to at all times.
Provide and maintain a highly customer focused service to
all users
Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate
staff / visitor / patient groups with regard to patient catering.
Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at
risk whilst completing the required duties.
Initially deal with any complaints comments regarding the
service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.
Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working
arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life
changing events.
Successful candidate MUST be able to take part in the NHS
chef of the year competition, which is held annually. Creating dishes to suit a
different spec each year. This will include multiple rounds/heats in the
competion, and may include overnight stay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and assist the Retail Services Supervisor and Manager
in the provision of a highly professional catering service at Darlington
Memorial Hospital and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all
times
To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the
catering services in the day to day operational management of food service and
to ensure a high quality and cost effective service
To ensure that food safety and allergen regulations are
adhered to at all times.
Provide and maintain a highly customer focused service to
all users
Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate
staff / visitor / patient groups with regard to patient catering.
Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at
risk whilst completing the required duties.
Initially deal with any complaints comments regarding the
service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.
Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working
arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life
changing events.
Successful candidate MUST be able to take part in the NHS
chef of the year competition, which is held annually. Creating dishes to suit a
different spec each year. This will include multiple rounds/heats in the
competion, and may include overnight stay.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Natural & enthusiastic staff member
Desirable
- Knowledge of catering sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Basic English and maths/
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations,COSHH and Health & Safety
- 706/1 or equivalent (E) Professional Cookery
- 706/2 or equivalent (E)
Desirable
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Health and safety
- Basic keyboard skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
- Good timekeeping
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change
Experience
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Industry experience within catering services
- Customer care experience
- Cook Chill Experience
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Natural & enthusiastic staff member
Desirable
- Knowledge of catering sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Basic English and maths/
- Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations,COSHH and Health & Safety
- 706/1 or equivalent (E) Professional Cookery
- 706/2 or equivalent (E)
Desirable
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Health and safety
- Basic keyboard skills
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
- Good timekeeping
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change
Experience
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Industry experience within catering services
- Customer care experience
- Cook Chill Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
